Shima Population 2026

Shima has a population of 47,774, making it the #584 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Mie. It is about 204× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Shima (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

47,774

Rank in Japan

#584

Coordinates

34.33°N, 136.83°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

301 km

187 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mie

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yokkaichi	305,424	#76
Tsu	274,537	#85
Suzuka	195,670	#124
Matsusaka	159,145	#160
Kuwana	140,051	#187
Ise	123,533	#216
Iga	88,895	#308
Nabari	77,022	#358

Cities near Shima

Toba17,741 people · ~17 km away
Ise123,533 people · ~21 km away
Tamaru15,041 people · ~25 km away
Saikū22,445 people · ~29 km away
Matsusaka159,145 people · ~39 km away
Minamichita16,617 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shima?

Shima has a population of 47,774 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #584 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Shima in?

Shima is located in Mie, Japan.

Is Shima the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 301 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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